Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 4 , Pages 350-354 , April 2007

The effects of load and toothpaste on powered toothbrush vibrations

Received 29 September 2006 ,Revised 17 October 2006 ,Accepted 3 November 2006.

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PII: S0300-5712(06)00204-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2006.11.006

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 4 , Pages 350-354 , April 2007